While I prefer a caliber larger than .22, as do most sane people, it is definitely better than nothing. As you have often eloquently put to those who deride small calibers, you have yet to find any volunteers to catch one.

bgeek, After witnessing a 10/22 used in just that way, let me just say, get a louisville slugger if you want a club. You can even use the LS later as a club. The 10/22, not so much, let alone as a rifle again.

Yeah, I used to carry a Ruger Mk 2. I had a buddy who spewed all that "piss-ant .22 is just gonna piss me off" bullshit. I told him, "One might. I'm not stopping with one, though, and I'm going for your eyes if I can. After nine shots, I'm reloading and assessing the need for further ventilation."